Brow Close is in Windermere and in Westmorland And Furness district. LA23 2HA is located in the Windermere and Ambleside electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Westmorland and Lonsdale. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Brow Close, Windermere, LA23 2HA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LA23 2EZ, LA23 2HE, LA23 2EY, LA23 2HB, LA23 2EX, LA23 2HD, LA23 2HF, LA23 2EU, LA23 2HX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding LA23 2HA has a slightly higher male population, with 50.9% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47% | 49.1% | 2.1% | 51.0% | -1.9% |
| Male | 53% | 50.9% | -2.1% | 49.0% | 1.9% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of LA23 2HA there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 60.7% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 25.5% | 23.8% | -1.7% | 37.9% | -14.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 57.5% | 60.7% | 3.2% | 44.2% | 16.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 0.8% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 7.3% | 7.5% | 0.2% | 9.1% | -1.6% |
| Widowed | 7.3% | 5.4% | -1.9% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.4%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 55.3% | 58.2% | 2.9% | 48.4% | 9.8% |
| Good health | 27.5% | 28.2% | 0.7% | 33.6% | -5.4% |
| Fair health | 15.3% | 11.1% | -4.2% | 12.7% | -1.6% |
| Bad health | 1.9% | 1.8% | -0.1% | 4.0% | -2.2% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
In the area around LA23 2HA this area, 8.5% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 43.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13.5% | 8.5% | -5.0% | 18.2% | -9.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.6% | 7.7% | -3.9% | 9.6% | -1.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.4% | 17.9% | 2.5% | 13.4% | 4.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.4% | 7.2% | 1.8% | 5.3% | 1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.8% | 15.3% | -0.5% | 16.9% | -1.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 34.7% | 43.4% | 8.7% | 33.8% | 9.6% |
| Other | 3.5% | 0% | -3.5% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.8% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 1.3% | 0.4% | -0.9% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 96.8% | 96.8% | 0.0% | 81.4% | 15.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 90.4% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.1% | 90.4% | 0.3% | 83.2% | 7.2% |
| European Union | 5.8% | 5.7% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 1.6% | 0.7% | -0.9% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -4.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.5% | 90.4% | 0.9% | 83.2% | 7.2% |
| 10+ Years | 1.3% | 6.1% | 4.8% | 9.8% | -3.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.2% | 0.4% | -1.8% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.9% | 2.1% | 0.2% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.1% | 1.1% | -4.0% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.5% | 76.7% | 10.8% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Romania | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 6.4% | 13.5% | -7.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.7% | 37.2% | -5.5% |
| Christian | 59% | 46.2% | 12.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Not answered | 6.8% | 6.0% | 0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Brow Close was 41.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 52.3% lower than the Bowness and Lyth average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Brow Close has the 47th highest crime rate of 106 local areas in Bowness and Lyth and the 340th highest crime rate of 774 local areas in Westmorland and Furness .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 33.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -43.8%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 52% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Brow Close, Windermere, Cumbria Terraced, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2023-02-17 | £407,994 |
| 13 Brow Close, Windermere, Cumbria Terraced, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2019-08-02 | £320,165 |
| 9 Brow Close, Windermere, Cumbria Terraced, an established residential building | £258,000 | 2018-08-31 | £321,883 |
| 11 Brow Close, Windermere, Cumbria Terraced, an established residential building | £247,000 | 2018-03-19 | £322,026 |
| 3 Brow Close, Windermere, Cumbria Terraced, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2018-01-24 | £324,316 |
LA23 2HA area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 10% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
LA23 2HA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of retired residents living in LA23 2HA area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 32% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 77 |
| Full-Time Employee | 64 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 35 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 36 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Education | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goodly Dale Primary School Lake Road , LA23 2JX | 3out of 4 | 399 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Cuthberts Catholic Primary School, Windermere Prince's Road , LA23 2DD | - not rated | 525 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Martin & St Mary Church of England Primary School Princes Road , LA23 2DD | 3out of 4 | 595 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Lakes School Troutbeck Bridge , LA23 1HW | 2out of 4 | 3,052 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windermere School Browhead , Patterdale Road LA23 1NW | - not rated | 5,340 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hillthwaite House Hotel | Hillthwaite House Hotel, Thornbarrow Road | 334 yd | |
| Beresford's Restaurant and Pub | Beresford's, Beresford Road | 412 yd | |
| White Lodge | White Lodge Hotel, Lake Road | 549 yd | |
| The Ro Hotel | The Ro Hotel, Helm Road | 587 yd | |
| Rastelli's Pizzeria | Rastellis Restaurant, Lake Road | 591 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Lake View Garden Bar | St Andrews, Lake Road | 606 yd | |
| Windermere Rugby Club | Windermere Rugby Club, Longlands Road | 712 yd | |
| The Angel Inn | The Angel Inn, Helm Road | 801 yd | |
| Ye Olde John Peel | John Peel Inn, Rayrigg Road | 879 yd | |
| Windermere Social Club | New Road | 880 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Picnic Cabin Ltd | Picnic Cabin, Royalty Buildings, Lake Road | 680 yd | |
| Taylors of Bowness | 50 Quarry Rigg | 741 yd | |
| Rileys Gelato | 7 Lake Road | 806 yd | |
| Seafarers Bowness | Rayrigg Road | 879 yd | |
| Vinegar Jones | Vinegar Jones, Royal Square | 965 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-Op | Lake Road | 807 yd | |
| Tesco | Unit 4-5 The Royal | 1,000 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Goodly Dale School LAKE ROAD | grass pitches | 487 yd |
| St Martin & St Mary Church Of England Primary School PRINCES ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, swimming pool, tennis courts | 590 yd |
| Windermere Rugby Union Football Club LONGLANDS ROAD | grass pitches | 668 yd |
| Queens Park DROOMER DRIVE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 964 yd |
| Vital Health & Wellbeing (Old England Hotel & Spa) CHURCH STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,086 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 72.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 65.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.